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2016 Map of Ninemile Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ninemile Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Ninemile Ranch sits at the heart of this West Texas landscape, where the boundary between Pecos County and Terrell County cuts through a complex system of seasonal drainages and canyons. The topography is defined by significant draws, including Fortyone Draw, Red Windmill Draw, and Threemile Draw, which channel water toward the larger Sanderson Cr system. To the south, the settlement of Emerson serves as a local waypoint near the intersection of several rural routes.

Transportation in this arid region follows the natural contours of the land, with Nine Mile Rd, Eight Mile Rd, and Longfellow Rd providing access to remote ranching outposts. Man-made water sources like Jackson Tank and Fortyone Tank underscore the importance of water management in the high desert environment. The dramatic relief of Sanderson Canyon and Whitely Canyon illustrates the erosive forces that have shaped this portion of the Trans-Pecos.